Classic cars-particularly those with historical significance or limited production-tend to appreciate in value over time, making them attractive to collectors and investors alike.
The value of classic cars is influenced by factors such as rarity, condition and market trends, which can fluctuate.
With classic car investments, it’s essential to conduct thorough research, understand the costs of maintenance and storage and be aware of the risks involved.
Still, for those with a keen interest in automobiles and a willingness to navigate a niche market, investing in classic cars can be both rewarding and enjoyable. To know if it’s a good opportunity for your portfolio, work with IMXpo Classic! Here are top picks and insights on rare and exotics collectible cars shared by IMXpo Classic specialist.
Pagani introduced his first creation (ZONDA) in 1992, follows by HYUARA and Utopia in 2011 and 2022 respectively.
Given the small number of models produced in these 30 years, all Pagani cars are destined to grow over time.
Collector market: | TOP RATE |
Suggestion: | Invest in limited edition |
Estimated price in secondary market: | from 1.5 million euros to over 5 million euros |
Bugatti cars are divided into three different historical periods:
1. Those built under the leadership of founder Ettore Bugatti from 1909 until the end of World War II.
2. Those few built under Artioli management between 1987 and 1995 (mod EB110)
3. Those built under Volkswagen management since 1998 (Veyron and Chiron)
Collector market: | TOP RATE | ||||||
Suggestion: | Invest in prewar car or EB 110 | ||||||
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Ferrari is Ferrari! All cars are increasing their value. The cars with the highest collector value are those built between 1955 and 1970, with prices as high as 80 million euros (GTO).
Collector market: | TOP RATE |
Suggestion: | Only to invest in cars in original condition |
# | Top Ten Ferrari Collectibles: | Estimated price | Remarks |
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1 | 250 GTO (1962-1964) | 75 milliom euros | 39 units available |
2 | 250 LE MANS (1964-1966) | 20 million euros or up | Race Car |
3 | 250 SWB (1960-1962) | 12 to 20 million euros or up | Street /race version |
4 | 250 Spider California (1960-1962) | 18 to 23 million euros | |
5 | 500 Super Fast (1964-1967) | 5 to 6 million euros | |
6 | 365 Spider California (1966-1968) | 4 to 6 million euros | |
7 | 288 GTO (1984-1985) | 3 to 4 million euros | |
8 | F40 (1988-1993) | 2 million | Excluding race version |
9 | F50 (1995-1997) | 3 million euros or up | |
10 | ENZO(2002- 2003) | 3 million euros or up |
Aston Martin is a brand full of typical British charm, its history begins in the 1930s with the first competition cars but its golden period is the years between 1955 and 1970 with the various DB4, DB5 and DB6.
Production has always been limited and until the late 1990s it produced no more than 200 cars per year. Since 2000 production has increased with the D7, DB9, DB11 and Vanquish versions.
Collector market: | Top Rate DB4 Zagato |
Suggestion: | Invest in 12 cylinder or limited edition car (Valkyrie) |
# | Top Ten Collecitbles of Aston Martin: | Estimated price | Remarks |
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1 | DB 4 ZAGATO (1961-1963) | 13 million euros or up | 19 units available |
2 | ULSTER (1934-1936) | 1.8 million euros or up | Prewar race car |
3 | DBS GT (1959-1961) | 3.5 million euros or up | Series 1 (Very rare) |
4 | DB4 CABRIOLET(1958-1962) | 900k to 1.2 million euros | Series 1 (Very rare) |
5 | DB5 Coupe/Cabriolet (1963-1965) | 500k to 800k euros | |
6 | V8 Zagato Coupe/Cabrio (1990-2002) | 400k/600k euros | Only few units |
7 | Vantage Le Mans 1999 | 400k euros | Good investment value |
8 | Vanquish Zagato (2015-2017) | 500k-900k euros | Coupe/Volante/SWB |
9 | One 77 (2009-2012) | 1.2million euors or up | only 77 units |
10 | Virage Coupe/Cabrio (1988-1998) | 120k/170k euros | Cabrio has better collectible value |
Lamborghini has a history that can be divided between the period from its foundation in 1963 to 1997 and the period after its acquisition by Volkswagen.
In the first phase the production was very limited.
From 1963 to 1997 - signature collectibles including Countach, Diablo
Volkswagen period - 12-cylinder versions Murcielago and Aventador
Collector market: | TOP RATE MIURA OR ONE-OFF EDITION |
Suggestion: | Invest in 12 cylinder or limited edition car |
# | Top Ten Collectibles of Lamborghini: | Estimated price | Remarks |
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1 | MIURA (1966-1973) | 1.5 to 4 million euros | SV model (Very rare) |
2 | 350/400 GT (1964-1966) | 500k to 700k euros | First Lambo built |
3 | COUNTACH (1979-1990) | 350k to 1 million euros | Series 1 (Very rare) |
4 | ESPADA (1968-1978) | 150k to 350k euros | Series 1 (Very rare) |
5 | 400 LM(1986-1993) | 400k to 600k euros | First Lambo off-road |
6 | DIABLO (1990-2002) | 200k to 1 million euros | GTR (Very rare) |
7 | DIABLO ROADSTER (1996–2000) | 300k to 600k euros | |
8 | MURCIELAGO (2002-2010) | 250k to 500k euros | Excluding race version |
9 | MURCIELAGO ROADSTER(2004-2010) | 350k to 500k euros | 6.5 L (Very rare) |
10 | AVENTADOR(2011-2022) | 450k to 1million euros | SVJ (Very rare) |
Porsche was founded in 1947 and is one of the most iconic brand in classic car market.
From its foundation until 1963 they Porsche produced the 356 family then replaced by 911 family.
There are a lot of version in both families.
1. For 356 the rarest version are the first series or the Carrera Version
2. For 911 family the most valuable car are the Carrera GTR.
Collector market: | Top Rate 911 GT1 |
Suggestion: | Special and Limited edition of 911 turbo |
# | Top Rated Porsche: | Estimated price | Remarks |
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1 | 911 GT1 | 12 million euros or up | Few units |
2 | 959 (1987/88) | 1.5 million euros or up |
Alfa Romeo is a very iconic brand really loved by most important international collector. Pre second world war Alfa Romeo built authentic masterpieces such as 2300 8C Monza or Cabriolet with Pininfarina body.
Post war period, they built the wonderful 6C Villa d’Este or the 1900 SS Zagato. The 60’ were the golden age of Alfa Romeo with the 33 Stradale , the 2600 SZ and TZ1/TZ2 built by Zagato. The 70’ were signed by the Spider (Duetto), the Dustin Hoffman’s car into The Graduate movie.
Collector market: | TOP RATE Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale |
Suggestion: | Invest in cars of 60’ and 70 |
# | Top Ten Collecitbles of Alfa Romeo | Estimated price | Remarks |
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1 | 33 STRADALE (1967-1969) | 20 million euros or up | Only 18 units |
2 | 2300 8C MONZA(1932-1934) | 18 million euros or up | Prewar race car |
3 | TZ 2( 1964-1965 ) | 4 million euros or up | Only 11 Units |
4 | 2500 SS 6C VILLA D’ESTE( 1949-1951) | 1 million euros or up | Series 1 (Very rare) |
5 | GIULIA SPRINT GTA/GTAM(1965-1971) | 500k to 500k euros | Racing Version |
6 | 2600 SZ ZAGATO(1965 -1968 ) | 300k/400k euros | Only few units |
7 | 1900 SSZ ZAGATO(1954-1955) | 500k -700k euros | Only few units |
8 | MONTREAL(1970-1977) | 580k/100k euros | Good investment value |
9 | DUETTO 1750 VELOCE(1967-1969) | 70k euros | Good investment value |
10 | 147/156 GTA(2001-2006) | 30k /40k euros | Good investment value |